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310 1st St First Floor, Ellwood City PA 16117 · License #CER-00255741 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 will have until March 30, 2026 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 staff person # 1, 2,4, 5 and 7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
The file for Staff #1 contained a DOE FBI clearance. The file for Staff #3 contained two FBI and two NSOR clearances that were more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained a NSOR clearance that was obtained after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #6 contains two FBI clearances that are more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff#7 contains a DOE FBI clearance.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2026
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(3) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
The file for Staff #4 was lacking proof of at least an 8th grade education.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The file for Staff #1 contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained a health assessment that was obtained after the staff's start date and a TB that was conducted more than 12 months prior to their start date.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The file for Staff # 3 contains two emergency plan trainings that are more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained two NSOR clearances that were more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The file for Staff #3 contains two evaluations that are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In the Pre-K Room there were foam blocks observed with bite marks in them.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 1:35pm during naptime in the Toddler Room, while assessing naptime supervision and ratio, there were 1 Preschool Aged Child, 9 Older Toddler Aged Children, and 6 Younger Toddler Aged Children. One Staff Member named 1PS child and 3 OT children, one staff named 6 OT aged children and one staff named 5 YT aged children, this left out one Young Toddler Aged Child. When asked a second time they replied the same way leaving the one young toddler aged child out again.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The file for Staff Person #3 contains a health assessment that is more than 24 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for Staff #2 contains Pediatric First aid and CPR that was obtained more than 90 days after the Staff's hire date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff #3 was lacking 12 annual clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on staff statement it was reported, during complaint investigation that Staff #1 picked a child up by one arm and held the child by that one arm while moving them across the room for misbehaving.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Based on staff statement it was reported, during complaint investigation that Staff #1 used harsh language towards a child by yelling and screaming in the child's face saying the child was "bad and not being good.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file of staff person #1 contained documentation of the health and safety topics in subsections (f)1-9 completed on 9/19/2023 and pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR completed on 9/13/2023 which was more than 90 days from their start date with children (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 3/14/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first and pediatric CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of staff #1 contained a completed child abuse clearance (dated 6/29/2023) and a PA state police clearance submitted on 6/21/2023 and completed on 6/29/2023), all after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet). The file of staff #2 contained a child abuse clearance (dated 12/8/2023), documentation of submission of the PA state police clearance (dated 8/31/2023), both after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet) and mandated reporter training dated 11/30/2023, more than 90 days from their start date with children. The child abuse clearance of staff #3 was dated 9/10/2023, after their start date with children. The file of staff #4 and #5 did not contain documentation of a completed child abuse prior to starting at the facility and were still pending results at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of staff #4, identified as an aide, did not have documentation of 2 years' experience and staff #5, also identified as an aide, did not have documentation of education and/or experience to qualify as an aide.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The immunization record of child #1 was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP lacking 1 Rotavirus, 2 DTAP, 1 HIB, 2 Pneumococcal and 1 Polio or documentation of an acceptable exemption.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in the facility.
The file of facility person #2 contained a PDE FBI clearance which was completed on 9/21/2017 and an updated PDE FBI clearance dated 5/23/2022. Effective 9/30/2018, the PDE FBI clearances were no longer acceptable and would need to have been renewed with the acceptable DHS clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training of facility person #1 was renewed on 10/12/2022, after the previous certification expired on 9/23/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
In the toddler classroom, disinfectant solution and Clorox wipes were stored on the shelf over diapers and disinfectant solution was on the top shelf of a bookcase, over plush toys, and could constitute a hazard to children if the cleaning products were to drip or leak.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact forms of child #2 and 6 did not contain the address of the child's physician and child #8 did not contain the address or telephone number of their physician.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #8 did not contain the full work address of the enrolling parent, only the city and state.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact forms of child #1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 did not include information of the child's special needs which would be needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child,
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the addresses of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The most current health assessment of child #9, a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), was dated 6/6/2022 and did not contain an updated assessment within 6 months,
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Based on the ACIP recommendations, the following children did not have the recommended immunizations or acceptable exemption on file: child #4 lacked 1 Dtap and 1 pneumococcal vaccination, child #5 lacked 2 Hep B, 2 pneumococcal, 2 polio and a current influenza vaccination, child #7 and 8 lacked a current influenza vaccination and child #9 lacked 1 pneumococcal vaccination, a MMR, a varicella and a current influenza vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The current health assessment of facility person #3 did not contain an assessment to determine the facility person was free from communicable disease, as it was documented as "unknown," making it unclear if the facility person would need an additional health assessment to determine they were free from communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, 2, 3 and 4 will have until 11/30/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, 2, 3 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, 2, 3 and 4, staff person #1, 2, 3 and 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, 2, 3 and 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and safety topics were taken prior to 9/30/2016.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Documentation of manually testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 1/3/2022 to 2/6/2022, 5/1/2022 to 6/5/2022, 7/3/2022 to 8/7/2022. Testing is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The file for facility person #1completed first-aid and CPR training on 2/12/20, which expired on 2/12/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for facility person #2, with a start date of 10/19/21, lacked first-aid and CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The file for facility person #3, who is a volunteer at the facility, started on 10/18/21, had a National Sex Offender registry dated for 1/15/22, with proof of applying on 9/15/21, 10/22/21, and 1/11/22 and completed mandated reporter training on 1/24/22, which is after the start date. The file for facility person #4, with a start date of 6/7/21, applied for State Police clearance on 6/14/21, with the clearance dated for 6/15/21, which is after the start date.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the release person's address.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The immunization record for child #1 and child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Emergency drill was completed on 1/31/22, which is not annually from the required 12/19/20.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.